Carolina Country Music Fest Announces Return Of Kick-Off Concert

Montgomery Gentry will Kick Start the Easts Coast’s Largest Country Music Fest

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (February 24, 2017) ━ With just over three months until the third annual Carolina Country Music Fest (CCMF) hits the shores of Myrtle Beach, S.C., the Southeast’s premier country music fest, in conjunction with Charlotte Jaycee’s and Full House Productions (FHP), announces the return of its kick-off concert Thursday, June 8. The McDonald’s® Thursday Night Kick-Off Concert Powered by MyrtleBeach.com and presented by Carolina Cool will feature country duo Montgomery Gentry.

With millions of albums sold worldwide, 11 studio albums, 20 singles and an induction to the Grand Ole Opry, Montgomery Gentry is a fixture in country music. From iconic hits including “Hillbilly Shoes,” “My Town,” “Roll With Me” and “Some People Change,” the pair has remained true to the Kentucky country music movement they helped define. Trailblazers in the contemporary country music genre, Montgomery Gentry’s most recent album, “Folks Like Us,” pays homage to the very country lifestyle that’s embraced them for nearly a decade and a half.

As a grand gesture to its loyal patrons, CCMF is gifting nearly $500,000 in complimentary kick-off concert tickets to anyone who purchased General Admission tickets in advance. Likewise, any three-day General Admission tickets purchased by Friday, March 10 at 11:59 p.m. will also include free admission to the McDonald’s® Thursday Night Kick-Off Concert Powered by MyrtleBeach.com.

“The kick-off concert is a great opportunity for attendees to get a sneak peek of the festival space before gates open Friday – it’s an unforgettable party,” said Bob Durkin, President of Full House Productions.

Single day tickets to the McDonald’s® Thursday Night Kick-Off Concert Powered by MyrtleBeach.com are available for $39.

In return for the continued support of the Myrtle Beach Community, for two weeks only, single tickets to the McDonald’s® Thursday Night Kick-Off Concert Powered by MyrtleBeach.com will be available to local residents for a discounted rate of $19 per ticket with an ID as proof of address, and can purchased at the following locations: The Bowery, 110 Ninth Ave. N.; ART Burger Sushi Bar, 706 N. Ocean Blvd.; Chemist, 300 Ninth Ave. N.; Gordo Taco’s, 214 Ninth Ave N.; Noisy Oyster, 101 S. Kings Hwy.

Tickets for CCMF are available here, at www.CCMF.com, with VIP options available. All VIP ticket options include admission to the McDonald’s® Thursday Night Kick-Off Concert Powered by MyrtleBeach.com, presented by Carolina Cool. For lodging or more information about Myrtle Beach, go to www.VisitMyrtleBeach.com.

Carolina Country Music Fest (CCMF), the Southeast’s premier outdoor country music fest, is located on the shores of Myrtle Beach. A unique blend of today’s country headliners and up-and-comers, CCMF is host to the industry’s biggest stars. With the combination of country music and the scenic Myrtle Beach backdrop, this family-friendly, three-day fest is a summer vacation destination.

The Charlotte Jaycees teach leadership development to young adults, between the ages of 18 and 40, through philanthropic projects and community involvement.

Full House Productions is a premier entertainment and production company specializing in the restaurant, nightlife, entertainment and hospitality industries. From producing concerts with the music industry’s biggest stars to partnering with restaurants and bars to achieve their marketing goals, Full House Concerts, a division of Full House Productions, is a full-service event production company experienced in planning, marketing and executing concerts, festivals and special events. Since 1998, FHP has produced over 500 events in over a dozen cities around the United States with a leadership team comprised of experienced, innovative, unique and talented individuals.

With over 4 million visitors a year, MyrtleBeach.com is the premier online viewing and planning guide for vacations, business retreats and leisure activities in Myrtle Beach, S.C. The site has complete profiles for over 600 hotels, resorts, restaurants and attractions in and around Myrtle Beach. MyrtleBeach.com is the parent company for subsidiary websites, including MyrtleBeachHotels.com, PawleysIsland.com and NorthMyrtleBeachHotels.com.